2/26/11.
refuge (ref-yooj) n., Shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.; any place of shelter, protection, or safety.
Toaster’s inclination to take refuge under the covers hindered making the bed on a daily basis.
Refuge February 27, 2011
Vamp February 26, 2011
2/25/11.
vamp (duh) n., A seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men.
She practiced some alluring poses in costume before going onstage to portray a vamp who inadvertently contributes to the suicidal ideations of a salesman.
Lugubrious
2/24/11.
lugubrious (loo-goo-bree-uhs) adj., Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner.
She found it difficult to maintain her effervescent demeanor when rehearsing a play with such lugubrious themes as Death of a Salesman.
Confounded February 24, 2011
2/23/11.
confounded (kon-found-did) v., To be perplexed or amazed, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewildered; confused.
The fact that a company actually manufactured a product called “Hair Mayonnaise” confounded her.
Embrace
2/22/11.
embrace (em-breys) v., 1. To take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug. 2. To take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly. 3. To avail oneself of.
He embraced the opportunity to embrace his amazing girlfriend before she ran off to class.
Newfangled February 22, 2011
2/22/11.
newfangled (noo-fang-guhld) adj., Different from what one is used to; objectionably new; contemporary.
She was able to take coloring to an exciting new level with her newfangled window crayons!
Ameliorated February 21, 2011
2/20/11.
ameliorated (uh-meel-yuh-reyt-id) v., To have recovered or improved from an unsatisfactory state, such as that of idiopathic partial facial paralysis.
After three rather frustrating weeks, her smile ameliorated from its previously askew position.
Frolic
2/19/11.
frolic (frol-ik) v., To gambol merrily; to play in a frisky, light-spirited manner; romp.
An unexpected Saturday off provided a perfect opportunity for her to frolic in the park.
Contusion February 19, 2011
2/18/11.
contusion (kuhn-too-zhuh) n., An injury, as from a blow with a blunt instrument, in which the subsurface tissue is injured but the skin is not broken; bruise.
She expressed confusion over the origin of the contusion she discovered on her knee.
Insouciant February 18, 2011
2/17/11.
insouciant (in-soo-see-uhnt) adj., Free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree.
Swinging before class helped her maintain an insouciant attitude toward the pedantic lecture she was about to endure.
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